SPINACH AND BROCCOLI SOUP

Spinach and Broccoli Soup image

Provided by Nikkei

Categories Spinach

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 leeks
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
250 g spinach, chopped
3 cups broccoli florets (around 2 heads)
1 large potato, peeled and cubed
4 cups vegetable stock

Steps:

Remove the roots and leaves from the leeks, wash well, and chop roughly.
Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan or stock pot. Saute the leek until softened.
Add the garlic and pepper, and continue cooking, stirring, for around a minute.
Add the spinach, in batches if using fresh, broccoli, potato and stock. Cover and simmer until the potato is tender.
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Blend on high speed using a hand held/stick mixer.
Serve with grated parmesan or sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.1, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 52.3, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 1.8, Protein 4